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Six Flags Over Georgia Reopens After Fatal Goliath Crash

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  • Six Flags Over Georgia reopened after a fatal roller coaster accident.
  • Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after being ejected from the Goliath coaster on 12 October 2026.
  • Four children suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the same incident.
  • Park president Richard Pretlow announced the reopening, offering condolences to the victim’s family.
  • Georgia and Cobb County investigators are reviewing the ride’s operation and safety procedures.